England Women Under-23s secured the European Competition title with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden in the final. Goals from Isobel Goodwin, Hannah Silcock, and Olivia McLoughlin sealed the win for Lydia Bedford's side, who bounced back impressively after an opening 5-0 defeat to Germany in October.

The European Competition, now in its second season, features the continent's 12 leading teams in a season-long tournament. England's path to the final included four consecutive 1-0 victories, including a semi-final win over the Netherlands. The young Lionesses took control early, scoring twice in the opening nine minutes.

Seventeen-year-old Chelsea midfielder Chloe Sarwie delivered a standout performance, building on her assist against the Dutch. Bedford, appointed head coach just last month after her tenure at Leicester City, has made an immediate impact. The victory reinforces England's dominance in women's football, following back-to-back senior European Championships under Sarina Wiegman.